Technical Expertise:

• Follow written and verbal instructions with excellent attention to detail to precisely carry out a wide range of laboratory tasks.
• Carefully weigh and mix ingredients to prepare resin formulations.
• Prepare samples for analytical testing. Operate analytical instruments such as spectrophotometer, fluorometer.
• Wash chemistry glassware and clean the laboratory space.
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to our culture of safety.
• Participate in a wide range of R&D problem-solving activities with an open mind and desire to learn.
• Inspect lens blanks to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating on lenses.
• Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses, flats, blanks, or other precision optical elements.
• Shape lenses appropriately so that they can be inserted into frames.
• Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies, using precision hand tools.
• Select lens blanks, molds, tools, and polishing or grinding wheels, according to production specifications.
• Assemble eyeglass frames and attach shields, nose pads, and temple pieces, using pliers, screwdrivers, and drills.
• Immerse eyeglass frames in solutions to harden, soften, or dye frames.
• Control equipment that coats lenses to alter their reflective qualities.

Physical requirements:

• Good manual dexterity
• Standing and/or sitting workstations
• Lifting 5-10 lbs regularly